Weiwei's Winter Solstice

By Michelle Jing Chan

A girl finds warmth and belonging during the winter solstice in a new, snowy home.

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40 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Weiwei faces the longest night of the year in a new, snowy land far from the warmth of her old home. As Dongzhì, the winter solstice, approaches, she must find a way to embrace the cold and discover warmth through family and tradition. Can Weiwei open her heart to this unfamiliar season and find joy amidst the snow? Join her journey of discovery and togetherness, where the spirit of Dongzhì might just light up the darkest days.

From the publisher

This captivating picture book introduces the customs and traditions of an important Chinese holiday in a story that bursts with color and light to warm even the darkest days of winter. It’s Dongzhì, the winter solstice, the longest night of the year. Weiwei’s family has moved to a new place, where instead of hummingbirds, palm trees, and chrysanthemum bushes, all she sees is a blanket of snow. This frozen place feels nothing like home. But Dongzhì is all about finding warmth through togetherness, even in the depths of winter. With her family by her side, maybe Weiwei can do more than just endure the cold. Like the chickadees that sing and the méihua that bloom, can she open her heart and embrace the season? Informational back matter provides further context about the holiday and its history, along with a recipe for tang yuan, a traditional Dongzhì treat.

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